Nurse Aide/Healthcare Tech - Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) Cardiac Intermediate 6T Unit FT Nights

About the role

Supports patients/residents with activities of daily living. Assists with personal hygiene, taking vital signs, height and weight measurements, feeding and ambulating patients/residents. Maintains patient/resident rooms in a clean and orderly condition. Observes and reports changes in patient/resident conditions. Orients patients/families to unit and instructs on safety measures. Performs clerical duties such as answering phones, entering data, and maintaining medical records. Manages inventory of stock supply items. Performs technical tasks such as administering a 12-Lead Electrocardiogram test and routine venipuncture.

Responsibilities

• Safely transports patients/residents using appropriate equipment.
• Assists with patient/resident transfers and positioning.
• Administers medications as per physician orders and policies.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure patient/resident care plans are met.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient/resident care activities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Current listing with the DFS Nurse Aide Registry as a Nurse Aide I or with the applicable state Board of Nursing as a Nurse Aide II.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.
• Physical requirements include walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stretching, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support 35 pounds.
• Must speak and understand English in good understandable terms. Must have manual and finger dexterity.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of patient rights and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Attention to detail.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards including:

• Compensation base and premium pay.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Annual performance-based increases.
• Paid time off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits like adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
• Other financial wellness programs.
• Education assistance program.

Pay

$19.80 - $29.70 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time nightshift, 1900-0700, 36 hours per week. Requires working every third weekend.